Wilson covers off all the major events, wars, literature, movies , politics. Highly recommended.
Monday, April 17, 2023
AFTER THE VICTORIANS - A.N. Wilson
Thursday, April 13, 2023
LES PARISIENNES -Anne Sebba
Good in parts but I didn't engage with the writing. Deadly dull in places which is a shame as its an interesting subject.
I've just picked up "Paris After The Liberation" -by Antony Beevor & Artemis Cooper, which will cover much of the same ground and I know Beevor & his wife can write serious history & be entertaining
Monday, April 3, 2023
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